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Learn the connection between what you eat and how you feel. Join us each week as licensed nutritionists and dietitians from Nutritional Weight & Wellness share practical, real-life solutions for healthier living through balanced nutrition. For over 25 years, we’ve helped thousands of clients and listeners discover how real food – animal protein, healthy fat, nutrient-dense carbohydrates – can increase energy, stabilize moods, jumpstart metabolism, eliminate cravings, restore digestion, balance hormones and so much more! For recipes, articles and more, visit us at weightandwellness.com
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3 days ago
3 days ago
Much of the spotlight in nutritional science is focusing on healing the gut and supporting the gut microbiome, meaning all of the little bugs that live in your intestinal tract. Your gut bacteria and the integrity of your intestinal tissues influence all areas of your health. In this episode, our dietitians will be discussing why probiotics can be an important tool for overall health, what the different strains of probiotics are good for, and how to make sure you’re taking the right one for you. They will cover food sources of probiotics as well as several types of supplement options we’ve seen successful in our clinical practice.
7 days ago
7 days ago
Can prediabetes be reversed? Does weight loss affect blood glucose levels? On this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist, registered and licensed dietician Britni Vincent addresses several common questions about blood sugar management. Whether you're managing prediabetes, working on your weight, or simply aiming for better health, tune in to learn all about the small lifestyle changes you can make that can add up to a big difference.
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Talking Turkey, Farming & Recipes with Guest Ferndale Market
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
In this episode, our dietitian (who also happens to have experience as a cooking class instructor and as a personal chef) joins forces with Katie Peterson, part of the third-generation of Peterson’s involved in Ferndale Market, a local Minnesota turkey farm who raises and sells free-range turkey. In their conversation, they’ll discuss the history of the family farm, best farming practices they follow, questions to ask your local farmers, why turkey is a great source of protein to add to your diet, and favorite recipes to give you variety and flavor. We hope you walk away from this episode with tips on how to cook the perfect turkey, appreciation for local farmers, and inspiration on new dishes and connections with food.
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Dietary Strategies for Colitis Relief - Ask a Nutritionist
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Are you or someone you know struggling with lymphocytic colitis or other forms of IBD (or Inflammatory Bowel Disease)? On this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist, registered and licensed dietician Britni Vincent talks about the what IBD is, what it does to your body - and about real-food dietary suggestions, and gut-friendly supplements that can make a significant difference in managing these symptoms.
Monday Nov 04, 2024
How Processed Food Has Created A Health Crisis
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Monday Nov 04, 2024
How often do we think about what's really in our food? Have you ever really thought about how many ads you regularly see for junk food and junk beverages? We are continuously being sold food that makes us sick and overweight, and in today's world we are living in a health crisis that's largely caused by poor diet.
On this week's episode of Dishing Up Nutrition, dieticians Melanie Beasley and Britni Vincent shine a light on the ultra-processed foods infiltrating our pantries and impacting our health, and how they connect and contribute to rising health issues like obesity, mental health challenges, and even cancer.
Follow along and learn how to take back control of your health through identifying processed foods, making informed food choices, and taking simple steps toward embracing a real food diet for you and your family. Every bite matters!
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Gallbladder Matters (More Than You Think) - Ask a Nutritionist
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Did you know that gallbladder health is tightly linked to your overall well-being? Join our host, registered and licensed dietician Leah Kleinschrodt, as she unravels the complexities of gallbladder care in this episode of Ask a Nutritionist and catch up on this often-overlooked organ. From dietary advice to preventing gallstones to understanding the role of bile in your digestive system, this episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone looking to enhance their digestive health.
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Staying Strong During Cold & Flu Season
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Monday Oct 28, 2024
It’s the time of year when we are “catching bugs” that are going around, ranging from a mild and annoying cold, to more serious cases of influenza, Covid, or a virus called RSV. It is completely normal and natural for your body to get occasionally sick. Even with a healthy immune system, you may get catch something one to two times per year. But are you someone who tends to catch whatever is going around? Are you susceptible to illness and getting sick every month? If so, that can be a sign of a weakened immune system, and you can take steps to build up and protect yourself with the right nutrition and supplements.
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
What Are The Benefits Of Bone Broth? - Ask a Nutritionist [REPLAY]
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
If you haven't heard of bone broth and its many benefits, get ready. Looking to get better sleep? Want to strengthen your skins elasticity? Need an easy source of protein? Try some bone broth. Listen in to this episode of Ask a Nutritionist to learn about how you can improve your health by adding bone broth to your diet.
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Foods To Heal After Knee Surgery
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Monday Oct 21, 2024
In our clinical practice, we see people at all stages in their surgical preparation and recovery. In today’s show, we’re going to focus on knees specifically. Our dietitians will help you think about how to optimize your nutrition before knee surgery and strategize your food plan for after knee surgery to give you the best recovery outcome possible. We’ll start by quickly covering the most common types of knee surgeries, then we’ll give you action steps to take for before and after your procedure.
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Navigating Nitrates: What You Need to Know - Ask a Nutritionist
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Are nitrates helpful or harmful? Join registered and licensed dietician Brandy Buro in this week's episode of Ask a Nutritionist as she breaks down everything you need to know about naturally occurring and added nitrates in your food.